Title: Implement Standard Precautions and infectious disease control measures.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Understanding Principles of Asepsis

Implementation should include

- an explanation of asepsis and Standard Precautions
- the use of proper hand hygiene, gloves, gown, eye protection, and face shields (depending on the anticipated exposure)
- safe injection practices
- safe handling of sharps
- precautions against contact, droplet, and airborne particles.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are asepsis and Standard Precautions crucial in the operating room?
- What precautions be taken against contact, droplet, and airborne particles in the operating room?
- What are the different means of hand hygiene in the operating room?
- What types of PPE are essential in the operating room? What types of PPE may be needed, depending on the anticipated exposure?
- What are safe injection practices? Why are they essential?